Membership

MEMBERSHIP COSTS

Individual Membership - $25 per annum (Inc GST)

Corporate Membership - $220 per annum (Inc GST)

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Utility Corporate Membership

Open to all organisations employing Operators.  This is a combination of both Invdividual and Corporate Membership.  Click here to find out more or contact the office on 03 5821 6744.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Join WIOA today and make the most of the membership benefits, all Members, either Individual or Corporate receive the following benefits:

• Newsletter “Operator” - quarterly (reports, updates & general WIOA news)
• Journal “WaterWorks” – biannually (official technical journal)
• WIOA “Words” - monthly (electronic news & information service)
• Invitation to attend the free annual weekend seminar & AGM
• Access via the WIOA website to obtain information on:
  • Water Industry Positions Vacant & Positions Wanted
  • Conference papers, publications and other operator focussed resources
  • Regular updates on training or other operationally focussed issues
• Discounts on registration fees for WIOA technical seminars and conferences.
• Eligibility to win prizes and conference awards, some open only to WIOA Members.
  Entry in a members only, annual prize draw, with prize value of $1000+.
• Opportunities to travel overseas to attend various tours, conferences and events.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS Stephen Wilson from the Water Industry Training Centre, winner of the 2011 Member prize draw of the 50" plasma TV. Photo: Arthur Kokolekos from Royce Water Technologies with Stephen Wilson (R) accepting his prize. Watch this space for an announcement of the 2012 Member Prize sponsored by Royce Water Technologies.

The WIOA is an Incorporated Body and invites Membership from any persons carrying out the whole, or part operation and maintenance of any facet of the Water Industry. Members may be derived from the Private and Public Sector. The rules of membership, as stated in the WIOA Constitution and Rules of Association (03/7), are as follows:

Member

Member status is available to any water industry employee. Additionally, any employee of a company supplying equipment and/or services for direct use in the water industry shall also be eligible to become a Member. Upon retirement or change in employment, any person who has previously qualified for Member status may remain a Member indefinitely, by paying the Annual membership fee. A Member shall have full rights.

Membership numbers as of 31 December 2010.

Association Growth Comparison between 2005 and 2010

Individual Membership Distribution 2005                                          Individual Membership Distribution 2010

Corporate Supporter

Corporate Supporter membership status is available to companies, Water Authorities, Trusts, Councils and organisations directly interested in the objectives of the Association. A Corporate member shall be entitled to nominate one person as the primary contact officer, and this person shall be afforded the rights of a Member. Other representatives of these organizations shall have the right to attend all meetings, seminars and conferences run by the Association, but shall not have voting rights.

Membership Fees

Membership shall be granted following the completion of an application to the Secretary on the prescribed form and payment of membership fees. The Committee shall have the power to review and set fees on an annual basis. Fees become due and payable on 1st January each year. Memberships will be validated ONLY when payment in full has been received by the Secretary.

Last updated on 16-Jan-2012